Tata SIA Airlines Limited (TSAL) has named its new full service airline as Vistara. The name derived from Sanskrit implies ‘limitless expanse’. The logo, eight-pointed star, derived from a mathematical symbol, reflects a commitment to the highest standards of service.

Prasad Menon, Chairman, TSAL, said, “It’s a momentous day for the Tata group and Singapore Airlines. Vistara will redefine the way we travel in India. I can confidently say that Tata’s and SIA’s legendary hospitality standards and service excellence will make Vistara a natural choice for passengers”.

The name Vistara is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Vistaar’, which means ‘limitless expanse’, and draws inspiration from the brand’s domain — the ‘limitless’ sky. The logo is derived from a ‘yantra’, a perfect mathematical form that reflects the unbounded universe. Its fluid interconnecting lines reflect the seamless experience the airline wants to offer its customers. The eight-pointed star at the centre of the logo reflects the high standards Vistara is committed to the excellence that will be a hallmark of the airline.

Phee Teik Yeoh, CEO, TSAL, said, “We aim to deliver a seamless experience via personalisation of services for guests who travel with us. Our core belief is that we will be intuitively thoughtful about our guests’ needs from the time they contact us to the time they leave the airport. Whether they are leisure or business travellers, we would like to make a significant difference at every stage of their air travel experience, and truly bring back the joy of flying”.

TSAL also unveiled the uniforms of crew and staff. Designed by the well-known duo, Abraham & Thakore, the ensemble captures the spirit of Vistara – elegant, practical and embodying the best of the Indian tradition.

Teik Yeoh said: “We aim to build an emotional connect with our guests, through our service excellence delivered by the best people, supported by best in class technology and processes. Vistara will redefine industry standards and aim to be the finest full-service airline of choice”.

Swee Wah Mak, Director, TSAL, and Executive Vice-President Commercial, SIA, said: “From a global investor’s perspective the Indian aviation sector has a lot of potential for growth and I am delighted that SIA now has a fruitful role to play here. SIA’s world renowned tradition of service excellence will contribute to the creation of the finest flying experience in the Indian skies through Vistara”.

Vistara, the joint initiative by Tata Sons(51 percent) and Singapore Airlines(49 percent), is expected to start operations in October 2014.

Headquartered in Delhi, Vistara will take delivery of its first plane, an Airbus A320-200, in September and plans to increase its fleet to 20 aircraft, including A320neos, by the end of the fifth year of operation.

Tata Group – Key Milestones in Aviation

1929 – JRD Tata obtains first pilot’s license in India

1932 – JRD Tata flies the first Indian commercial flight of Tata Airlines

1946 – Tata Airlines becomes a public company and is renamed Air India

1953 – Air India is nationalised, and J.R.D Tata is appointed as the first Chairman; serves as Chairman till 1977